(Ridgely, MD – August 5, 2024) – Benedictine has welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors – Candace Chiaruttini, Bruce T. Miller, Susan O’Neill and Larry Porter. “We are thrilled to add these talented individuals to our team,” commented Benedictine Executive Director Scott Evans. “Each brings a unique set of skills that will enhance Benedictine’s mission to support children and adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can achieve their greatest potential.”
Candace Chiaruttini and her husband, Paul Milne, are active members of the Easton community. They founded the famed restaurant, 208 Talbot, in St. Michael’s and created the Oaks Waterfront Inn in Easton. A childhood friend of Chiaruttini is a supported adult at Benedictine and she has great admiration for the services that it provides the developmentally disabled community.
Bruce T. Miller has an extensive background in financial management having worked in bank management and served as the finance director for a range of municipal governments, including the City of Annapolis. He is currently the Director of the Calvert County, Maryland Department of Finance.
Susan O’Neill is the Executive Director of the Upper Shore Regional Council and chairs the Board of the Rural Maryland Council, an association that disseminates state funding and promotes rural communities. O’Neill’s sister is supported by Benedictine and lives in one of its adult group homes.
Larry Porter has served Caroline County since 2011, including in the capacity of President of the Caroline County Commissioner, and is the Commissioners’ Representative on the Mid-Shore Regional Council. He has served on numerous local boards and took a leadership role on the Caroline Health Task Force, which led to the
development of a historic agreement with the Shore Regional Health System to improve health outcomes in the county.
Candi Chiaruttini
Bruce T. Miller
Susan O’Neill
Larry Porter
